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2001 BMW 330ci Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Sensor.
Mileage: 147 miles.

Asked on February 23, 2011

Check engine light

2001 330ci check engine light is on. is that a big problem or just an o2 sensor
Avatar Asked by jckman40car

Answer

Replied on February 23, 2011

Check engine light on
Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.

Go to Autozone they'll scan it for free-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on February 24, 2011

the o2 sensor was just replaced is it possible that its not resetting. do u need to drive it a little ?

Tiny Response from jckman40car
6 questions asked
Replied on February 24, 2011

Raz is correct, have the scan performed and it will tell you the next step. Driving it wont change the fact that the light is on.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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